Design Build Inspector 1

Wood•Savannah, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Design Build Inspector 1 to join their team. This role involves observing and documenting the work of construction contractors, preparing pay statements, and performing field tests on materials like concrete and asphalt. The inspector will support the Project Manager in ensuring adherence to environmental, traffic, and erosion control policies, and will be responsible for data entry and conferring with the Project Manager on various construction aspects. Additionally, the role may involve training lower-level personnel, operating computer systems, writing field reports, and interacting with clients and contractors. The position requires adherence to safety policies, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, and maintaining inspector diaries and vehicle maintenance reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or combination of technical education, PDH's, and certification plus 3 to 7 years of industry experience
Experience on Georgia Department of Transportation or other State DOT’s construction projects preferred
Knowledge and understanding of subject matter and project focus
Ability to use test equipment in an effective and safe manner
Ability to understand procedural manuals and execute work orders
Ability to prepare reports and documentation independently
Attention to detail and ability to train others
Ability to work independently
Ability to follow directions
Ability to stoop, kneel, climb and lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to drive large pick-up truck; ability to drive a trailer helpful
Ability to use hands to operate field equipment
Close, distance, and peripheral vision; normal auditory function
Must complete employment physical demonstrating ability to meet job requirements, including the ability to wear a respirator, as required
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
Must pass Health and Safety Training and Defensive Driving Courses upon hire

Nice To Haves

Ability to drive a trailer helpful

Responsibilities

Observe, measure and document work performed by construction contractors
Prepare pay statements and maintain project diaries based on observation and measurement of work performed daily by construction contractor
Perform field tests on concrete (air content, slump, prepare cylinders) and asphalt (temperature) according to prescribed procedures, processes and standards
Support Project Manager to verify and document adherence to environmental, traffic and erosion control policies and regulations
Enter data and use software applications
Confer with Project Manager to discuss materials tests, alignment and other aspects of construction work to determine appropriate next steps
Provide some training in basic methods and procedures to lower level technical personnel
Operate computer systems and peripheral equipment
May observe and document routine construction operations and write routine field reports
May assist and observe contractor work on short and long term construction projects and interact with client, contractor or subcontractor representatives accordingly
May perform a variety of non-technical tasks designed to assist others in preparing for and/or conducting office, laboratory or field activities
May assist in other non-technical projects as appropriate
Abide by Safety Policies including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
Maintain inspector diaries
Maintain and document vehicle preventative maintenance and mileage reports